Author Archives: Kitty Atsma-Ansems

Stop saying yes and doing no!

Are you also someone who always says YES to New Year's resolutions like exercising more, taking up sports, eating healthier, going to bed on time, drinking less alcohol...? But when it comes down to it, actually does NO? Procrastination is often related to a lack of assertiveness. Will these tips help you start doing YES when you say YES? Read More

Water is (sometimes) poison.

Water is the basis for life. That is a science, but water can also be toxic. Namely, if you drink too much of it in a short period of time. This applies not only to water but to everything you eat and drink. Too much of any one product is, after all, poison, whatever it is. We need enough water to stay alive. … Read More

Why eating enough protein is important

Eating protein is good for your health. You build muscle mass, which helps reduce your fat mass. Our food consists of various types of ingredients. For example, we have carbohydrates, fats, water, and proteins. The most important is protein. We explain why. … Read More

Why eating enough protein is important

What comes to your mind first when you hear the word protein? An egg, milk, meat or maybe muscle? Our food consists of different types of ingredients. We know carbohydrates, fats, water and proteins. … Read More

Keep exercising and moving outdoors (too)!

For many weeks, it has been in the news daily: when gyms and fitness centers would reopen. You can't have missed it. Smart and flexible people found the perfect solution during the lockdown to stay active: working out outdoors! … Read More

Sleep well!

According to the Dutch Association for Sleep and Wake Research (NSWO), more than 40% of the Dutch population feels they do not get enough sleep. More than half are tired upon waking, 15% even very tired. … Read More

MINT Personal Training among Top 10 Best National Personal Trainers

During the FitFair on November 22, 2019, the presentation of the annual prestigious Dutch Fitness Awards took place. The best Dutch and Municipal Fitness Centers and Personal Trainers were asked to meet for this. … Read More

The hype surrounding the KETO diet. Pros and cons.

We can no longer ignore it. We are living longer. The Netherlands has an increasing number of ninety-year-olds and centenarians. But how do you grow old healthily and happily? This blog contains tips to become a 'super senior' someday. You want that too, don't you? … Read More

FROM DRY JANUARY TO A SUSTAINABLE DRY(ER) LIFE

We can no longer ignore it. We are living longer. The Netherlands has an increasing number of ninety-year-olds and centenarians. But how do you grow old healthily and happily? This blog contains tips to become a 'super senior' someday. You want that too, don't you? … Read More

Tips to become a 'super senior'

We can no longer ignore it. We are living longer. The Netherlands has an increasing number of ninety-year-olds and centenarians. But how do you grow old healthily and happily? This blog contains tips to become a 'super senior' someday. You want that too, don't you? … Read More

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